Paving the Road to Prosperity with Food Stamps in the USA
Here at Rancho Santana, the first impression that strikes most folks is the raw beauty of the place. This little jewel on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua is a paradise that continuously delights all five senses.
Brazil: The Next United States of America
Well, it's the country of the future. It's the 'New America'. It's where it is all happening. Growth. Innovation. And wealth accumulation.
Foxconn Technology Closes its Plant in China after 40 People Were IInjured in a Brawl
Foxconn Technology Group based in Taiwan has closed its plant in Taiyuan in the northern part of China as a result of a brawl that rose out of a personal dispute. The brawl involved as many as 2000 workers out of whom 40 were injured in one of its dormitories late at night of Sunday, September 23.
Not Only Spy Drones in the Sky: Homeland Security has Robot Spy Fish in the Water
According to U.S. News & World Report, there will be as many as 30,000 drones patrolling American skies in a few years. The Feds claim these unmanned planes will perform border security, disaster relief and, of course, search for supposed terrorists.
Are Vaccines, Hormones, and GMOs to Blame? Eight-Year-Old Girl Battles Ovarian Cancer Before Ever Hitting Puberty
Ovarian cancer never used to be much of a threat to young girls, especially girls who have not yet hit puberty and whose ovaries are still developing.
BPA Causes Obesity in Children, New Study Shows
Are the chemicals commonly found in thermal receipt paper, aluminum cans, and plastic containers causing your children to become overweight or obese?
Best Practice Retreat Hamilton Island – Cutting Edge Web Design
I had the good fortune of addressing some of the best and brightest real estate agencies in Australia at the Best Practice annual get together on Hamilton Island.
UK Hospitals on the Verge of Collapse as Socialized Medicine Fails
If you want to get a good look at the future of healthcare in America, compliments of the "Affordable Care Act," the monstrosity reform law known not-so-affectionately known as Obamacare, look across the Atlantic to Great Britain.
Apple iPhone 5 is Not A Tool for Real Estate Agents
Apple iPhone has the best mobile phone on the planet (closely followed by Samsung Galaxy S3) yet the latest version is one real estate agents should very seriously consider not buying, why?
Control Blood Pressure Naturally, Not With Drugs
A recent New York Times article is calling for more people to control their blood pressure (BP). According to the CDC, 67 million Americans have high BP, and 36 million with uncontrolled high BP could greatly add to our healthcare burden. They argue for control of BP through drugs, but diet and exercise are far better options.
Psychiatrist Works to Include Transgender Issues in Residency Training
Jack Pula, MD, instructor of clinical psychiatry, was recently appointed chairperson of the Transgender Committee of the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists.
The Rise of the Freeloaders
We have met the zombies... and they are us!
474,000 Vehicles Recalled by General Motors Over Gear Shift Trouble
General Motors Co., the leading automobile manufacturer in the United States, stated on the 21st of September that the company has come up with the decision to recall around 474,000 Chevrolet, Saturn and Pontiac sedans all across the world in order to sort out a situation that could very well lead the vehicles to roll even when the drivers believe that they are in park mode.
Attack of the Drones: Army Wants Miniature Suicidal Drone to Kill from Six Miles Away
Technology is making killing even more efficient, especially for the armed forces, whose next-generation drones are designed to be as portable as they are lethal.
Iran Blocks Google and Creates Domestic Internet System
Iran has planned to block the access to Google and create a domestic internet system for its citizens. According to the officials this is a way by means of which they will be able to improve the system of cyber security in Iran. On the contrary however, it is feared by many Iranians that this a new upcoming way of the Government to control their access to the World Wide Web.
1 Million People in the U.S. to Lose Jobs over Budget Cuts
Small scale businesses based in the U.S. could lose almost 1 million jobs in the next year if federal officials are not able to prevent across-the-board U.S. budget cuts, amounting to $1.2 trillion, which are supposed to commence as early as in January.
The Evil of Monsanto and GMOs Explained: Bad Technology, Endless Greed and the Destruction of Humanity
By now, nearly all informed people recognize that Monsanto is widely regarded as the most evil corporation on our planet. But what, exactly, makes Monsanto so evil? Why is Monsanto worse than a pharmaceutical company, a pesticide company or even a weapons manufacturer?
Vitamin D, Calcium Found to Save Lives Among Elderly
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM) has found that elderly individuals who supplement with both vitamin D and calcium together may have a decreased risk of early mortality.
What is the Government Smoking?
It's been a crucial two weeks. Germany's constitutional court ruled that the European bailout fund is legal. Ben Bernanke, Mario Draghi and Masaaki Shirakawa fiddled with the money supply in America, Europe and Japan. The result was impressive. Not much happened.
Parents Still Making Five Common Car Seat Mistakes
In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids East Central will hold car seat inspection events from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Laney Walker Boulevard and at the Fort Gordon PX, 38200 Third Ave.
Smaller PlayStation 3 to Be Released for Holiday Season
Sony Corp. has just announced a new, smaller and lighter version of the PlayStation 3 console, which is to be sold this holiday season.
Starbucks Introduces “Verismo” Brewer for $199
Starbucks Corp. has introduced its new single-serve brewer Verismo, which will be sold online this weekend for $199. The Starbucks Corp.
Zombie Banks: Nice Work if You Can Get It!
What does it mean? That QE3 will do nothing? Or that the market had already priced it in?
New Windows Phones Launched by HTC
Two new smartphone models running Windows Phone 8 software from Microsoft Corp. were unveiled by HTC Corp. on Wednesday. The company confirmed that the new HTC Windows Phone smartphones would be made available for purchase in the market in the month of November via numerous wireless service providers throughout the globe.
How the Zombie System Works
The poor Republicans have their Mitt in the wringer. Everyone is ranting and raving against him. Why?
Sri Lanka’s Housing Market Remains Healthy
Sri Lanka's house price rises continue, as security issues get sorted out. There's no official house price data in Sri Lanka, but developers and homebuyers confirm there have been double-digit property price rises.
Reid and Davies Set for Spain
The Tenerife Ladies Open, taking place at Golf Las Americas in the Canary Islands from September 20-23 this week, will feature a glittering cast of former champions.
Aussie Duo Score Bronze with Orica-GreenEDGE
West Australians Cameron Meyer and Luke Durbridge helped ORICA-GreenEDGE to a bronze medal in the team time trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Holland.
Birth is No Reason To Go to Hospital
A new Cochrane Review concludes that all countries should consider establishing proper home birth services.
Autistic Adults Have Unreliable Neural Responses, Researchers Find
Autistic adults have unreliable neural sensory responses to visual, auditory, and touch stimuli, according to new research published in the journal Neuron.